But When God Calls: Obey Without Delay | Teri Ijeoma | Galatians 1:13–17

Main message: When God interrupts your plans and calls you, obey immediately — He has uniquely prepared, chosen, and empowered you to fulfill a purpose "so that" His name is proclaimed and glorified.

Key points:

• Being called is special: God sets people apart even before birth and tailors them for a purpose.
• "Called" means being chosen as God's instrument (illustrated by Paul's conversion); a calling impacts others.
• God reveals his Son to and empowers those he calls; it’s a privilege, not based on personal worthiness.
• The purpose of the call is a "so that" — e.g., Paul was prepared so that he might preach to the Gentiles and bring God glory.
• Practical response: act with immediacy and obedience without waiting for human approval or lengthy confirmation; alignment with God's call makes you stronger even if it leads to temporary obscurity.

Scriptures mentioned: Galatians 1:15–17, Galatians 1:22–23, Acts 9 (esp. vv. 11–15), Acts 13:2, Romans 1:1